The area known as Delmarva is located along the east coast and includes the state of Delaware along with the eastern shore counties of Maryland and Virginia. The peninsula is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware River, Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and while we are just a few hours from many major cities such as D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia, we are definitely a distinctive place. "Community • Local • Together We Accomplish More"

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

A Poem Worth Reading | "A veteran died today"

A POEM WORTH READING

He was getting old and paunchyAnd his hair was falling fast,And he sat around the Legion,Telling stories of the past.Of a war that he once fought inAnd the deeds that he had done,In his exploits with his buddies;They were heroes, every one.And 'tho sometimes to his neighborsHis tales became a joke,All his buddies listened quietlyFor they knew where of he spoke.But we'll hear his tales no longer,For ol' Joe has passed away,And the world's a little poorerFor a Veteran died today.He won't be mourned by many,Just his children and his wife.For he lived an ordinary,Very quiet sort of life.He held a job and raised a family,Going quietly on his way;And the world won't note his passing,'Tho a Veteran died today.When politicians leave this earth,Their bodies lie in state,While thousands note their passing,And proclaim that they were great.Papers tell of their life storiesFrom the time that they were young,But the passing of a VeteranGoes unnoticed, and unsung.Is the greatest contributionTo the welfare of our land,Some jerk who breaks his promiseAnd cons his fellow man?Or the ordinary fellowWho in times of war and strife,Goes off to serve his countryAnd offers up his life?The politician's stipendAnd the style in which he lives,Are often disproportionate,To the service that he gives.While the ordinary Veteran,Who offered up his all,Is paid off with a medalAnd perhaps a pension, small.It is not the politiciansWith their compromise and ploys,Who won for us the freedomThat our country now enjoys.Should you find yourself in danger,With your enemies at hand,Would you really want some cop-out,With his ever-waffling stand?Or would you want a VeteranHis home, his country, his kin,Just a common Veteran,Who would fight until the end.He was just a common Veteran,And his ranks are growing thin,But his presence should remind usWe may need his likes again.For when countries are in conflict,We find the Veteran's part,Is to clean up all the troublesThat the politicians start.If we cannot do him honorWhile he's here to hear the praise,Then at least let's give him homageAt the ending of his days.Perhaps just a simple headlineIn the paper that might say:"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING;BECAUSE A VETERAN DIED TODAY."

Thank a veteran every chance you get!!When you see one, go up and shake their hand.Tell them "Thank you for your service.Let them know we still care.